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Andrej Babiš's populist ANO movement won the Czech parliamentary election, signaling a shift away from pro-Western policies towards a more pro-Russian stance, with Babiš's party securing 35% of the vote and potentially forming a government with right-wing allies.
Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš's ANO movement won the recent parliamentary election, signaling a shift away from supporting Ukraine and towards pro-Russian policies, aligning with Hungary and Slovakia, and potentially forming a government with anti-EU and anti-migrant parties.
Moldova's parliamentary election shows a lead for the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity, with ongoing vote counting amid geopolitical tensions involving Russia and pro-Russian parties, and concerns over foreign interference and disinformation.
Slovenia has banned Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from entering the country due to his refusal to step down from his position and his pro-Russian stance, amid concerns over his policies undermining peace in Bosnia and potential regional instability.
The unexpected victory of far-right, pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu in Romania's presidential election first round has raised concerns in Brussels about Romania potentially aligning with Moscow, threatening EU and NATO unity. Reformist candidate Elena Lasconi, who will face Georgescu in a runoff, warns against Russian influence. Georgescu's rise, despite no party backing, is seen as part of Russia's strategy to sway Eastern European countries. His win could shift Romania's stance on EU and NATO, echoing pro-Russian sentiments seen in Hungary and Slovakia.
EU leaders celebrate the reelection of Moldova's president, while the pro-Russian opposition expresses dissatisfaction with the outcome.
Pro-Russian officials in Transnistria have appealed to Moscow for "protection" amid concerns that Russia could use the breakaway Moldovan region to open a new front in the south-west, in the direction of Odesa. The US is closely monitoring the situation, while Moldova's pro-European government dismisses the appeal as a propaganda event. Tensions have surged around the separatist region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with Moldova's president emphasizing her country's commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Transnistrian conflict. The call for help from Moscow has raised concerns about the potential for Russian intervention in the region.
Moldova's pro-European ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), led by President Maia Sandu, emerged as the winner in hundreds of local elections but faced setbacks in big cities, failing to secure mayoral seats. The elections were marred by allegations of foreign meddling and the exclusion of a pro-Russian party. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) reported distorted campaigning due to illicit and foreign funds influencing voters' choices. Moldovan authorities accused Russia of buying votes, while the OSCE criticized the decision to bar the Chance party, limiting voters' choices. Sandu's party won mayoral seats in rural areas but failed to gain control of major cities. The election outcome reaffirms Moldova's pro-European stance as it seeks to join the EU and distance itself from Russia.
Thousands of supporters of the pro-Russian Czech opposition party, PRO movement, gathered in Prague to protest against the country's centre-right government, criticizing its economic management and military support for Ukraine. The protesters called for a veto on Ukraine's NATO membership and expressed admiration for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's nationalist policies. They also condemned the government's military aid to Ukraine and its handling of the economy, which has suffered from double-digit inflation and underperformance compared to European peers.
Thousands of supporters of the pro-Russian Czech opposition party, PRO movement, gathered in Prague to protest against the country's centre-right government, criticizing its economic management and military support for Ukraine. The protest called for a veto on Ukraine's NATO membership and expressed admiration for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's nationalist policies. Protesters also condemned the government's military aid to Ukraine and its handling of the economy, which has suffered from double-digit inflation and underperformance compared to European peers.
Pro-Ukrainian residents of Melitopol, a city in southern Ukraine occupied by Russian troops, are living in fear and facing pressure to obtain Russian passports. Those who refuse are being denied access to hospitals and welfare payments. The population is divided between those who support the pro-Russian government and those who support Ukraine. The quality of goods, including medicines, is poor, and there are shortages of household goods and baby food. Despite the dangers, people are pretending to live a normal life and have become accustomed to the situation.